We met director Ava DuVernay on the red carpet of the 72nd Golden Globe Awards and talked about Archbishop Iakovos’ portrayal in her Golden Globe nominated film “Selma.” She says it was important to have him in the film because he was one of the first community leaders to support Dr. King.

We met director Ava DuVernay on the red carpet of the 72nd Golden Globe Awards and talked about Archbishop Iakovos’ portrayal in her Golden Globe nominated film “Selma.” She says it was important to have him in the film because he was one of the first community leaders to support Dr. King. - See more at: http://usa.greekreporter.com/2015/01/14/exclusive-selma-director-talks-archbishop-iakovos-portrayal-in-her-golden-globe-nominated-film/#sthash.q3MwwZYX.dpuf

The Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations is tasked with cultivating professional relationships with faith-based organizations, academic institutions, and NGOs. It coordinates the ecumenical and interfaith dialogues of the Archdiocese on a national level, and it is responsible for coordinating pan-Orthodox activites through the Office of the Chairman of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA.